bryan@prodistributors.com wrote:
> Just found out that HyGain made the announcement at Dayton that
> they will now be selling antennas and other equipment on a factory
> direct sales basis. They have installed a toll free number
> (800-898-6723) for factory direct orders. Also, they have a web page
> at http://www.hy-gain.com with a listing of all the produsts and the
> factory direct prices.
>
> When I checked the factory direct prices, they appear to be
> about 10% LESS than prices thru the HyGain dealers. Examples
> of prices are TH-11 at $850.46, TH7DX at $639.35, and 204BA
> at $379.53
>
> Rotators, VHF, UHF, and other equipment is also included in
> the products that can now be purchased factory direct.
A quick check of AES & HRO on the WWW shows all the Telex-HyGain stuff on
close out. So it looks like the dealer channel for their products will no
longer exist. I hate to see this happen but such is the way of an ever
changing world. In some cases the close out prices are better than
factory direct in others factory direct is cheaper.
Larry W0ETC
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